All Bus Operators From Bangalore to Chembur (Mumbai)

About Bangalore

Bangalore

Bangalore, also known as Bengaluru, is often referred to as the ‘Garden City’ because of the numerous parks and gardens that dot the localities of the city. It is also considered as a major information technology (IT) hub of the country and thus called the ‘Silicon Valley of India’. Kempe Gowda, a feudal ruler affiliated to the Vijayanagara kingdom, first established a mud fort, which turned out to be the foundation of the present day city. The city passed through a myriad of rulers ranging from the Marathas, Mughals and Mysore rulers before becoming a part of independent India.

Budget Hotels in BangaloreThere are a couple of good budget hotels in the city. Some of the options which are worth a try are Suntrupthi Residency (Tariff – Rs. 950), Citizen Lodge (Tariff – Rs. 850), The Royal Nest (Tariff – Rs. 900), Vijaya Residency (Tariff – Rs. 900) and others.

LanguageThe official language of Bangalore is Kannada. Hindi, English, Telugu and Tamil are also understood and widely spoken.

Events in BangaloreThe important festivals of the area are Pongal in January, Karaga in April, Ganesh Chathurthi in August-September, Diwali in October-November, the fasting month of Ramadan, the two Eid(s), Easter and Christmas.

Places to See in BangaloreSome of the places worth trying out in Bangalore are Bangalore Palace, Lal Bagh, Cubbon Park, Bannerghatta National Park,Vidhana Soudha, Seshadari Iyer Memorial, Tipu Sultan’s Palace, Bull Temple, ISKCON Hare Krishna Temple, Meenakshi Sundaram Temple, Holy Trinity Church and St. Mary’s Basilica. Wonderla Amusement Park at a distance of 28 km is popular with youngsters and children looking for a break on weekends.

How to Get There

Air:The nearest airport is the Kempegowda International Airport at a distance of 36 km.

Rail:Bangalore City Junction Railway Station is the major railway station in the city.

Bus:There is bus service running from almost everywhere in south India to Bangalore city. State transport buses as well as private operators ply their buses to and fro the city. SRS Travels, Kallada Travels and SRM, Travels are some of the major operators in the city as well as the region. Do away with standing in ticket counters and opt for online bus reservation facility instead.

About Chembur (Mumbai)

Chembur (Mumbai)

Chembur is an integral part of Mumbai city in the western Indian state of Maharashtra. The area is often referred to as the eastern suburb of the city. Downtown Mumbai is located at a distance of 22 km. It is believed that the name of the area is derived from the Marathi word ‘Chimboree’, which means a large crab.

LanguageThe official language of the area is Marathi. Hindi, Urdu and English are also widely spoken and understood.

EventsThe important festivals of the area are Holi in March, Ganesh Chathurthi in August-September, Diwali in October-November Easter, the two Eid(s), Christmas and New Year.

Places of InterestIt is anyone’s guess, that the area with a beach (or coast) nearby is a tourist destination in itself. However, some of the places which are worth visiting in Mumbai are Gateway of India, Juhu Beach, Chowpatty Beach among others.

How to Get There

Air:The nearest airport is the Chhatrapati Shivaji International Airport at a distance of 10 km.

Rail:The Chhatrapati Shivaji Terminus is the nearest major railway station at a distance of 19 km.

Bus:Various state transport buses as well as private buses have pick-up points in the area. Some of the major inter-state bus operators in the region are Neeta Tours and Travels and Jabbar Travels. Avoid standing in queues in bus counters and go for online bus ticket booking facility instead.